At a Glance
Average Property Price - UB9
£535,004
84
National percentile
Average Monthly Rent - UB
£1,745
90
National percentile
Average Net Household Income - UB9
£48,303
85
National percentile
Flat / Maisonette Yield - UB
6.4%
92
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - UB9
2.1%
10
National percentile
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - UB
3.5%
23
National percentile
Property Price & Volume Trends
The average property price in UB9 stands at £535,000, placing it among the most expensive districts nationally. However, growth over the past decade has been sluggish: prices have risen by just 2.1% annually, significantly below the national average. Transaction activity has also softened, with 151 sales in the latest year compared to a 10-year average of 218—a marked decline suggesting reduced buyer interest.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent in the broader UB area is £1,745, well above the national norm. Rental growth has been moderate at 3.5% annually, below the typical pace seen across England. The flat yield has improved to 6.4%, up from a 10-year average of 5.0%, reflecting the more attractive rental returns now available as rents have outpaced capital growth.
Income & Affordability Trends
Household income in UB9 is strong at around £48,300 annually, placing it among the wealthiest districts nationally. The purchase price-to-income ratio of 12.2x has edged up slightly since 2016 (11.9x), signalling a marginal squeeze on affordability despite high incomes. By contrast, rental affordability has improved: the rent-to-income ratio has fallen from 38.8% to 36.7%, easing the burden on renters.
Resident Demographic Profile
The age profile is largely balanced against national norms, with only a modest uplift in the 35–49 bracket. Housing tenure shows a notably stronger owner-occupier base: 30.3% own with a mortgage (above the 27.0% national average) and shared ownership is slightly elevated at 1.4%. The employment mix is distinctly professional, with managers particularly well-represented at 17% (well above the 13.4% national average) and elementary workers notably underrepresented at 7.9% compared to 10.2% nationally.